UAMS Professor Develops App to Medically Train Dispatchers

  FAYETTEVILLE, AR - In an emergency, a call to 911 is usually the first instinct. That phone call between you and the dispatcher can make all the difference in saving lives. However, according to Central EMS in Fayetteville, for most counties medical training isn't mandatory for dispatchers.  Becky Stewart, Central EMS Chief explained, "They have to know how to recognize a heart attack. They have to know how to help with CPR. And if they can get that information in a free app, I think that's awesome."  Out of the 75 counties in Arkansas, only 5 have emergency medical dispatchers, according to Dr. Aliza Brown. Dr. Brown, a professor at UAMS, recognized this problem and wanted to change it.  "The purpose of the app is to provide medical information to dispatchers that may not have that kind of training," said Dr. Brown.  Read more...
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